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CVE-2004-0564

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2004-0564 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Roaring Penguin pppoe (rp-ppoe), if installed or configured to run setuid root contrary to its design, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files. NOTE: the developer has publicly disputed the claim that this is a vulnerability because pppoe "is NOT designed to run setuid-root." Therefore this identifier applies *only* to those configurations and installations under which pppoe is run setuid root despite the developer's warnings.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Roaring Penguin pppoe (rp-ppoe), if installed or configured to run setuid root contrary to its design, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files. NOTE: the developer has publicly disputed the claim that this is a vulnerability because pppoe "is NOT designed to run setuid-root." Therefore this identifier applies *only* to those configurations and installations under which pppoe is run setuid root despite the developer's warnings.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

28.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Roaring PenguinPppoe3.0
Roaring PenguinPppoe3.3
Roaring PenguinPppoe3.5
DebianDebian Linux3.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0564?
Roaring Penguin pppoe (rp-ppoe), if installed or configured to run setuid root contrary to its design, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files. NOTE: the developer has publicly disputed the claim that this is a vulnerability because pppoe "is NOT designed to run setuid-root." Therefore this identifier applies *only* to those configurations and installations under which pppoe is run setuid root despite the developer's warnings.
How severe is CVE-2004-0564?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0564 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0564?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST